New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
THE NEW YACHTANDTHE OLD
TALK ABOUT GEN. pAINEs ENTERPRISE.


ERrY AND NOT TO CROSS THE OCEAN
Anew phase has besn placed ON yachting affairs
and the defence Of the America's Cup by the fact
that General Paneis to build new yacht, which
will be ready to defend the cup against tho Scotch
Thistle The newv vessel was the topic of convcrsa.
fion yesterday wherever yachtsmeu met, and the
members Of tho Cup Committee breathed q
sigh of relief when they learn that
new and probably better yacht than the yet in.
vincbs Mayfower was to be constructed.
Praises for the pluck and liberality Of General
Paine and the skill of Edward Burgess were on tho
lips of all who are interested in American yachts.
and the general impression is that the new yacht
will be the queen of all her class
Little is known except by the favored few within
General Paine's circle of intimate acquaintances as
to the dimensions Of the yacht. but she will have
less beam and q little more depth than the Nay
flower and will be distinguished by the Burgess
overhanging stern. The yacht is TO be hurried to
completion and will be ready in time to take part
in the trial races this summer.
1t is undoubtedly true that the Mayfower will
soon become the property of the rear
commodore of theNew-York Yacht Club General
Paine does not care to own two fast yachts, and
knowing that there was q ready market for the
MaylOwer decided to part with the 1eet sOOp and
build new one to meet the Thistle. DR.. John c.
Barron, of the New.York Club. is to become the
owner of the Boston white sloop. He tried to pur-
chase the Mayfower few months ago. At that
time General Paine did not think Of selling her, but
now that there is q demand for better boat lie
will build the and let last seasons cham
pion CO. She originally cost about $4,000, and
DI. Barron, it IS understood, has offered $4,000
for her. He first offered $4,000, which
was not accepted. The estimated cost of the
new yacht is $4,000. The additional
expense is in the material, which will be of tho
best quality of steel, and if the yacht is not fast
one she will be an exceedingly strong one. DR..
Barron refused to confirm the report that he had
bought the MayflOwer. He said. however that he
would probably own her soon aud added:
The decision Of General Paine to build boat has put
mine before long No cannot tell present what have
offered for her. but the sum mentioned not far from cor
1t has been decided that the Mayfower will not
go across the ocean to sail against Iankeryille
as se see H the hs ea
ditions that the Mayfower's owner receives the
as those published Yesterday. w hich were rep
to be sSes sEy OF M hr 9ash
Racing Association. The course IS to DO
from off Ryde Pier, around the Warner
sRoaI including % Calshos IiShtship and nd buoy off
Lepe, and back to Ryde The yachts are to sail twice
around the course and the owner OF the Arrow is
the race whether the yachts shall sail westward or
astward drJt The sails specified to be carried
are mainsaIl yard-tOpsaii, foresail, jib and spin
maker The only vessels eligible to compete for the
cup are cutters soops. and they not to be OF
less than thirty tons register according to the
British Custom House measurement
These rules and conditions, as well as number
of others of greater less Importance, were ac-
ccptab.e to the owner of the Mayilower, bnt tho
following, the eleventh clause, caused the trouble:
yacht has fixed cen'rebor plate such shall DO
lifted above the
raught of the fixed keel Yacht but be lowered
its fall depth and compensation or this per cent shall
be added 10 her rating.
The holding of the centre-board even with the
keel practically destroys its value aud the penalty
affixed its being let down 10 It's full depth Is so
great that the MayhOwer would not stand an eq lal
chance with the Arrow. This cond dtion was severe
ly criticised by yacbtsmen yesterday. Dr Barron.
the prospective owner OF the Mayfiower, SAID:
1t is the most unsportsmanke action taken by tho
Engshmen practically destroys tho yaue OF the centre
board soop the old sty!e OF boat The Mayiower viii
go sail the Arrow under such coDd tons.
Ex-Commodore James ID. Smith said:
has received the conditions officially.
but they with those already published as regards
sealing the centre board the Mayower VIII remain IN THIS
country.